[/caption]On the outside, a few details distinguish this version of the Fluence electric heat.The optical front and rear specific, a grille clean and two logos "ZE". Profile, we note especially his chest, lying from 13 inches to accommodate the battery of 280 pounds. The sedan now displays 4m75, which puts it halfway between a Laguna sedan and wagon version. More than its length is its rear overhang that can make maneuvering difficult. On board instrumentation panel is specific with a counter charge and an electronic display of information dedicated to the operation of the electrical group. The equipment remains close to the heat release, is one notch below that of the Megane.
Safe side, we must be content with a reduced volume to 317 liters, or that of a Clio.But the car does not intending to major routes, this flat is not a real gap.
Grip convincing
The Fluence ZE is a tangible demonstration that an electric car maintains all the dynamic qualities of self heat. In his case, it is even better than the diesel version, too soft in its depreciation. A strengthening reflecting the addition of a rear anti-roll bars and stiffer suspension to compensate for the weight of batteries, located in the trunk.
And if we can collect those 280 extra pounds through a more pronounced drift of the rear axle during certain maneuvers, it is not accelerating. The majority of the torque being available from the first spin, the car does not suffer from heaviness. During the first three seconds of acceleration, we arrive at the same torque values worthy of a six-cylinder. After 50 km / h this effect s'émoustille somewhat but still enjoying the linearity of the acceleration, which reinforces the impression of power. Another advantage when overtaking the car responds immediately, leaving the driver to perform the relatively benign maneuvers. Of the country. For highway, top speed clamped to 135 km / h will not allow much freedom. As for his chest small size, it is ultimately not a problem since the car is not available to long-term getaways.
Between 85 and 185 km of autonomy
As the matter is delicate, Renault has decided to play the transparency, which is not true of all manufacturers on the subject. With a full battery, it is possible to travel 185 km according to the European homologation cycle, or with an ultra light line. With classic bluntly particular, relying instead 120 km. This is what we observed in this trial and this is seen as an engineer registered in the project, who uses it every day.And forcing more and unfavorable conditions, autonomy can go down to 85 km according to Renault.
It is of course low if we compare this to the possibilities of a vehicle that has a temperature range greater and that does not require eight hours to refuel. But despite this Fluence ZE can meet specific needs. In France, it may, for example as a second officer in a home or car, in 70% of cases by the diamond brand, as part of company vehicle.
But as the Thermal Fluence, this version ZE is thought to other markets. Including Israel and Denmark, where mobility needs are different and support the infrastructure more consistent.
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[/caption]Recharge at home, with a dedicated charger
For charging at home should be acclaimed the formula, Renault recommends the installation of a Wall Box that will reduce the charging time to 6 or 8 hours. Charged from 800 to 1000 euros, this terminal can charge its electric car safely on the home network as it is installed by a licensed professional. The price was not so high because the intervention of an electrician to install a needed safe charging socket (20 amp dedicated line to the main counter) would have also a significant amount.
Otherwise, it is always possible to use another cable provided to connect all taken home. It includes a transformer that reduces the current to prevent overheating in the house. As a result, the load is longer and varies between 10 and 12 hours.
At present, there is no alternative loading. Renault considers that the need for fast charging is not evident on the vehicle. It will be available on the next generation of electric and including the Zoe, with the addition of an onboard charger that will allow the car to accept the three-phase AC directly, without using a terminal specialized and expensive as in the Nissan Leaf. The absence of this system on this first generation of electric Fluence may invite to wait to deploy on the range. As for the battery exchange, it is not envisaged at present on French territory.
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[/caption]A user cost comparable to that of diesel
Since its launch, Renault insists its commitment to offer an affordable electric car. It is clear that the bet is required.
Fluence ZE is offered to 20,900 euros in the basic version (environmental bonus deducted) which must be added a monthly subscription of 82 euros for the battery as part of a formula to 10,000 km per year. Also note that some local authorities (municipalities, county or region) offer an additional environmental bonus. But if we stop at only these figures, profitability is not the power demand and an additional budget of 300 euros per year to 10.00 km. Renault has, however, the savings on maintenance (due to no timing belt, exhaust catalyst, various filters and clutch) and insurance, reduced by 20%. In the end, and under these conditions, the power becomes significantly winner.
Strongly Zoe
The Fluence ZE is now a UFO in the automotive landscape. A vessel will not respond to the needs of all drivers, far from it, but has the merit of placing themselves in precursor. It also shows the technical mastery of the Renault electric which is a good omen for Zoe, which will arrive at dealerships later this year. This small power should attract an audience much wider since its autonomy will be reduced much less penalizing. In its segment B, one third of motorists never achieve more than 150 km in the day.
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